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Headstuds or main studs?

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Old 04-17-2012, 03:31 PM
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Default Headstuds or main studs?

Hey im think bout doin some more performance stuff for my truck. Whats the difference between head studs and main studs? How hard are they tto do and what would be the best kit?

I want to add somemore power to my truck as well, what would be a good turbo upgrade for performance? Nothin like 1000 hp expensive turbo but somethin to wake her up. Or can i get another turbo off another dodge engine and make a twin turbo system out of it?

I got a little money on hand and would like to wake the ole 12v up some more.

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Old 04-17-2012, 04:02 PM
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head studs are for the head and main studs are for holing the crank caps on main studs are just insurance on higher hp truck not a neccesity however headstuds should be used anytime performance is added
 
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Old 04-17-2012, 05:32 PM
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How hard is it to do? Just tryin to see what im gettin myself into. I have no doubt i can do it just wondering how long my truck will be out of comission.
 
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Yes I know this is for a CR but the steps are basically the same on a 12v.



 

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How much difference is there between the CR and 12v? Would i be doing everything basically the same as that video?
 
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Yes
 
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Old 04-17-2012, 08:11 PM
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Okay thanks buddy!
 
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No problem
 
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Do u plan on gasket also or just doing studs?
 
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:19 AM
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if you dont have a blown gasket id just do the studs one at a time so you dont disterb the existing one if you pull the head to put a new gasket on puting studs in takes a tad bit longer with the tourqing processes
 


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